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GOD’S ETERNAL DECREE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
Esther 4:16
Romans 9:17-24
"Hath not the potter
power over the clay?..."
GOD’S ETERNAL DECREE
The Westminster Confession of faith summarizes the Eternal Decree of God as, "God, from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass; yet so, as thereby neither is God the author of sin, nor is violence offered to the will of the creatures; nor is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established."
The outcome of the situation for the Jews was already unchangeably ordained by God. This means that He is in absolute control. This control extends to both believers and unbelievers, the Jews and the rest of the world. He is ruler over all. That includes your teacher at school, bosses at work, unbelievers, and is regardless of status and power. Their hearts and will are in His Hand. Yet God is not author of their sin, but He can turn their own sinful will even to fulfil His purposes. God’s plan cannot be thwarted. We may not understand fully how He works at times, but His ways are infinitely wiser and holier than ours. God achieves His sovereign will through His Providence. The doctrines of God’s sovereignty and providence are most comforting and strengthening for our lives on earth. This must drive us to trust Him absolutely. Though His Divine Hand may not be seen, and though at times things look very bleak and hopeless, yet this Book of Esther must teach us that God is very much present and working. Man may be plotting against us and we may feel helpless against formidable and influential people. But God is in the know and infinitely able to circumvent them. Sometimes we think it is too late, but God is never a second too early or too late. His timing is perfect. This book best parallels our normal life in reality. There were no miracles like how God worked in Egypt for Moses. But His silent but sure working was in effect in the background through normal daily occurrences, using everyday imperfect people, rich and influential, ordinary and superpowers. This is no less amazing than having thunder and lightning. May this book strengthen our faith!
THOUGHT: God is always on His Throne and in absolute control.
PRAYER: Lord, may I learn to trust Thee totally.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 4:16
Romans 9:17-24
"Hath not the potter
power over the clay?..."
GOD’S ETERNAL DECREE
The Westminster Confession of faith summarizes the Eternal Decree of God as, "God, from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass; yet so, as thereby neither is God the author of sin, nor is violence offered to the will of the creatures; nor is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established."
The outcome of the situation for the Jews was already unchangeably ordained by God. This means that He is in absolute control. This control extends to both believers and unbelievers, the Jews and the rest of the world. He is ruler over all. That includes your teacher at school, bosses at work, unbelievers, and is regardless of status and power. Their hearts and will are in His Hand. Yet God is not author of their sin, but He can turn their own sinful will even to fulfil His purposes. God’s plan cannot be thwarted. We may not understand fully how He works at times, but His ways are infinitely wiser and holier than ours. God achieves His sovereign will through His Providence. The doctrines of God’s sovereignty and providence are most comforting and strengthening for our lives on earth. This must drive us to trust Him absolutely. Though His Divine Hand may not be seen, and though at times things look very bleak and hopeless, yet this Book of Esther must teach us that God is very much present and working. Man may be plotting against us and we may feel helpless against formidable and influential people. But God is in the know and infinitely able to circumvent them. Sometimes we think it is too late, but God is never a second too early or too late. His timing is perfect. This book best parallels our normal life in reality. There were no miracles like how God worked in Egypt for Moses. But His silent but sure working was in effect in the background through normal daily occurrences, using everyday imperfect people, rich and influential, ordinary and superpowers. This is no less amazing than having thunder and lightning. May this book strengthen our faith!
THOUGHT: God is always on His Throne and in absolute control.
PRAYER: Lord, may I learn to trust Thee totally.
Posted in Adult RPG